Job Description
Job Description
The West Haven Community House is currently searching to hire the ideal candidate to help expand our Financial Team. If you have a financial background with attention to detail that match our qualifications, this could be your opportunity to join our outstanding team as a Financial Specialist!
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THIS 20 HOUR PART TIME POSITION OFFERS:
Accrued Vacation/Personal/Sick Time
401k Benefit Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee referral Bonus
FINANCE SPECIALIST
REPORTS TO: Finance Supervisor
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Supports the Finance Supervisor in general financial accounting and not-for-profit specific accounting services. Performs accounts receivable functions for the West Haven Community House accounting system. Interacts with other finance and agency staff to maximize the collection of monies due. Secures revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving discrepancies. Supports Accounts Payable functions when necessary. Assists with financial records and assigned tasks as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a multi cost center atmosphere
• Must be computer literate and have had experience with computerized general ledger, financial statements and Excel spread sheets
• Must have knowledge of office administration and bookkeeping procedures
• Must have knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable and maintaining general ledgers
Minimum Certificate in Bookkeeping or a 2-year degree in accounting
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions. Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions from lock box.
- Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.
- Completes reports and invoicing as required by funding sources.
- Maintains records by excel spreadsheets.
- Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, coordinating contact with customers and making payment arrangements.
- Assists parents with completion of State Subsidy paperwork when necessary
- Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; verifying totals; preparing reports.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Monday-Friday (3:30pm-7:30pm)